Longfellow Elementary School

2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located at 2011 S 10th St in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Dedicated to the development of elementary-aged students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and families to promote academic success and a sense of belonging.

The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By offering various programs and initiatives, Longfellow strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that each child has access to the resources necessary to reach their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused mission, Longfellow Elementary remains a vital pillar of the Council Bluffs educational system.

481

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	99
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

White
326 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
99 (20.6 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6522
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 60